January 2015 marks seventy years since the liberation of Auschwitz, the largest camp established by the Germans. A complex of camps, Auschwitz included a concentration camp, killing center, and forced-labor camp. Explore the links on this page to learn more.

In 2015, the world marks the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi concentration camps by Allied forces. Explore unique items in the Museum's collection that shed light on the experiences of liberators and survivors, and consider what this watershed moment means for us today.

On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland, initiating World War II. Britain and France responded by declaring war on Germany on September 3. Within a month, Poland was defeated by a combination of German and Soviet forces.

2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I, one of the most destructive wars in modern history. This massive conflict and its divisive peace would echo in the decades to come, giving rise to a second world war and genocide committed under its cover.